New In Chess 2018#1 covers Peter Svidlers 8th Russian title, the London Classic and everything you want to know about AlphaZero. And of course there is an abundance of exclusive masterclasses by elite players from all over the world.

Caruana clinches London ClassicFabiano Caruana edged out Ian Nepomniachtchi to win the last leg of the Grand Chess Tour. Magnus Carlsen became the overall winner of the GCT, raising his total tour earnings to $245,350.

Celeb64: Sandrine Bonnaire

Game changerAlphaZero’s crushing defeat of Stockfish sent shockwaves through the world. Larry Kaufman looks at the implications.

Tiger of Madras bites backThe amazing Vishy Anand (48) won the rapid world title in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabian KnightsIf next year players from all countries are welcome, the World Rapid & Blitz in Riyadh might be a truly great event, Nigel Short argues. If they can find some decent arbiters, that is.

The King of BlitzHalfway through the King Salman Blitz World Championship, he was trailing Sergey Karjakin by 2(!) full points, but on the second day Magnus Carlsen was merciless, majestic and often machine-like. Maxim Dlugy presents a crash course in blitz and illustrates his pieces of advice by a crystal clear dissection of the games that secured the Norwegian’s triumph.

Back at the boardWho hasn’t felt the uneasiness of playing after a prolonged break? Parimarjan Negi has some good advice.

Secrets of Opening SurprisesA venomous wing gambit in the Symmetrical English Opening.

Youngsters wake up giantIn his home city of St. Petersburg, Peter Svidler won the Russian Championship for the 8th time.